Mongrel Mob leader's legacy: Steven Taiatini and Meth Recovery

Despite the death of Mongrel Mob leader Steven Taiatini in June 2023, his legacy lives on through the Mana Enhancing STOP(Stop Taking Our People) meth addiction program.
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[@jamie-zk1sz]

My life changed last year when I did my research on trauma. Literally changed everything I knew it's like I'm living in a different paradigm. It's crazy to think I've gone through life for so long not understanding what's going on with me emotionally. I didn't even know I had PTSD or was traumatised because that was my life and I just covered it with drugs and alcohol. Now I'm sober but I'm obsessed with mental health, psychology etc. I have so much more empathy for people and myself so much love. I finally see the beauty of trauma and healing, hanging in there just to see things come full circle is what I live for.

[@MissPerpul]

How sad too bad. What of his victims over the years.

[@loggen3870]

They haunt this man's dreams you are right goverments love criminals for some reason.

[@tydollasign8718]

What victims?

[@MightyMarksAdventures]

@@tydollasign8718 beat me too it. They mentioned nothing about victims.

[@karenanesbitt8487]

Shuddup and listen to what is said

[@cruztepania861]

Just because they stop smoking meth doesn't mean they stop selling it threw their communities.

[@MissPerpul]

Yeah - that's the cycle. Quit crack - continue pushing it. Then act the hero to get em off of it. Its like starting a fire, putting it out, then playing hero.

[@dawnezone8491]

@@MissPerpul Wow, sure some people do that, yet our legal drug alcohol is still ok. Being pushed by companies. And then providing funds to sort it out! As was tobacco! So lets be positive about this solution ehoa.

[@ujaytan6649]

@@dawnezone8491 Bread and Circus

[@MissPerpul]

​@@dawnezone8491 Pull your head out. They sell to OUR people. Alcohol and meth are BOTH addictions - they go hand in hand. Nevermind the - "oh but the government" bs "EHOA." Lets be real, yes? Lets get a grip, shall we? "Some people do that" who people!? The same people pushing crack! That's who! And the majority of them dgaf who they sell to and guess who their biggest market is!? MAORI. We do ourselves in. Come at that cr4p.

[@MissPerpul]

​​@@dawnezone8491Yeah that's exactly what my crackhead relatives said to me "oh but the govt made it legal to drink and drinking is worse and so are cigarettes" oh ok then meth addict - Sorry. I rest my case - Meth is so much better, my bad.

[@HHiTTAR]

Notice how all these ex - meth dealer's that peddled misery into communities are now social media influencers and get off on their followers comments praising them.

[@jasonreed4143]

It's all a have

[@brankbrank6417]

If it helps people recover and or avoid meth then thats gotta be a good thing

[@nomez2230]

Yea "if" being the key word. Most only do it to get a lighter sentence or bail after getting busted.

[@HoneHare]

Notice the ppl who troll actually havn't done anything for their community. But get all the replies when they comment. Post your hard work helping others then comment. Watch your replies turn to negative.

[@HHiTTAR]

@@HoneHare I've helped feed those in need with food, blessed homeless with kai and money, rescued a man from drowning, helped out neighbouring Kaumātua when ever they were needing a hand, I work 12 hour shifts paying taxes that helps support other's no doubt in other communities as would alot of other people would have and not once never ever have peddled meth into communities destroying many whanau's lives.

[@michaeloxlarge4345]

Did all the gangs get government funding to try and solve the meth issue or just the mob?

[@merdekamirnik8145]

No my shearing gang hasn't got any funding.

[@TroySurmon]

😂😂

[@rickykingi5191]

Fa too much awrite whanau ❤

[@seanodwyer4322]

@@merdekamirnik8145 ahh was told David Fagan , use too employ Mob members , and perhaps He was payed by Labour too do so, around Te Kuiti.- ???????????

[@jamesfaraimo1221]

❤❤❤❤😢😢 God protect and bless this beautiful work!!!!!

[@KeihaMoananui-a-kiwa]

I understand the concerns raised about the documentary, but let's not dismiss the struggles and progress made by this whānau. Recovery is a journey, not a destination and It's unrealistic to expect individuals to change overnight, especially when surrounded by entrenched systems and environments they find themselves in. He mea Aroha ke! Instead, let's recognize the courage it takes to start the journey, even if it's imperfect. We should support and encourage progress and sharing your thoughts of how can I help make this a better journey for them . rather than dismissing it due to ongoing challenges. In doing so, we can create a safe space for growth, understanding, and ultimately, meaningful change. We are one race apparently. Well according to David Seymour. Ngā mihi arohanui

[@user-oh4yd5uh4e]

"how can I help make this a better journey for them "😂😂😂😂😂 Jesus you´re a classic nutcase!

[@tammywalls3455]

Of course we are one race I don’t identify myself as white or a kiwi or a white South African I am African that happens to be living in the land of the long white cloud . Aotearoa I identify with one race one people and law for everyone I have been sober of meth 14 months to.

[@JRTIGER07]

Hope you Carry on Pauline what Steve Started ❤ 🙏📖📖🙏 God bless you and your Family ❤ *1 Corinthians 13:1-13* ❤

[@user-nd1hx6pb7i]

Every single crack head iv known just likes to get high, no fiddling, no excuses no blaming just likes been high

[@user-es5rp1mm8c]

Most of them crackheads have huge trauma some of them just got into it by following friends b4 the drugs.

[@MightyMarksAdventures]

I can almost guarantee all of it is trauma even if they don’t know it.

[@michaeloxlarge4345]

@MightyMarksAdventures although trauma may be the reason for a good percent, this discounts the individuals with no trauma who fall into this life out of bad choices, happenstance, and rebelion.

[@user-es5rp1mm8c]

@@michaeloxlarge4345 Right ✅️ 👌 I know from experience

[@MightyMarksAdventures]

@@michaeloxlarge4345yeah you show me someone that decided too go down that life and it didn’t stem from trauma and I’ll believe that statement.

[@stuwhyte479]

A sad.. sad situation. I feel so sorry for his wife and his family and friends. ❤❤❤

[@animateer4710]

ka mau te wehi! this world is 'fallen'.. it takes courage and boldness to say, enough is enough.. above all else, heal your soul, spiritually and physically

[@HoneHare]

Mean Kaupapa. Great to see the Rangatira in this perspective. Acceptance and Acknowledgement is the key. I hope National target more programs like this.

[@chrishirini5414]

I live by this rule …..if it at green it’s to mean

[@wandering_rose]

Say again ? 😂😅

[@is-ness]

Too much attention on very stupid people doing stupid things with their lives hurting others.

[@baps5078]

Yeah. They only take away from society and contribute nothing except evil.

[@reggaegospelforjesusworldw4663]

We all need a relationship with JESUS CHRIST b4 HE RETURNS or we die!! John 3:16.. condolences 🙏 to all the familiar lost ones 😢😢😢 LEAVING PRAYERS ❤

[@stevensmall9398]

I don't know about the gang shit but been fighting that demon of addiction since early 2000s. Been clean for 6 years now. No matter what walk of life your from it eats up families and friends. Ive lost alot over the years but gained some in the past 6. So sorry to all that loses a love one or even close friends. Just lost a buddy that was 35 and left behind two boys and a wife. I tried so hard to help him. Sorry you lost your husband. Watching this from Lewiston,Maine USA.

[@dbhooper2030]

🤙🏽🕊 big barksss en much love 2 his family and the mob

[@user-sx3nt2do1u]

Big work Big love So much respect ❤

[@2nycwidit77]

How come you never report the thousands that's been rehabilitated through ManUp?

[@teriinimclean6222]

RIP TIWANA.

[@MightyMarksAdventures]

Cause ManUp is a joke I know people that went to stop violence in the house hold, he still beats his mrs up daily and smokes crack so I don’t see that program working it’s just a wanna be gang

[@kpfashkpfash]

In my personal opinion its because if they give praise to man up then man up will have the power and the governnent has never wanted to give Brian Tamaki that kinda power

[@2nycwidit77]

@@kpfashkpfash i don't agree with Brian on some things biblical but for the last couple of months hes been at that fore-front fighting against 2 tier govt/policing for covid lockdowns & lgbtq RSE pushing explicit literature/agenda being pushed on our kids opening a door for pdflia. Its a shame no one is willing to do anything even if its the sake of our childrens future

[@teriinimclean6222]

​@@kpfashkpfash JESUS IS KING

[@jasonshortiee9207]

Solid mahi strong

[@Honeygooyumy69]

💖

[@RonBevins-sw6uq]

And the cops seem to be better educated there. Now if you could just learn which side of the road to drive on...

[@user-es5rp1mm8c]

❤ Ka pai

[@user-oh4yd5uh4e]

whakatapua te hepetua o te rangi ngangapare waimere

[@katherineandersen8850]

I sure hope their whanau gets some justice..very sad.

[@arohaperawiti2595]

Awesome kaupapa Wahinetoa Mrs Taiatini

[@user-oh4yd5uh4e]

whakatapua te hepetua o te rangi ngangapare waimere

[@ieatbum7770]

Thank you for your guys mahi,sorry for your loss wahine,I am of black power family,seeing this is just a taonga THANK YOU TIPENE,IM A GERRARD

[@user-oh4yd5uh4e]

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[@user-gr9kx1yi8z]

Hearty Nd unreal both this korero Nd also guidance Nd knowledge from kingdom nation biggest heartiest dog father paito..very bless Nd be sadly missed by whanau.. barbarian chapter nation wide Nd his loving reddest wahine Nd kids Nd mokos.. never forgotten mongrel..\!!!/

[@A5HER8891]

Mean mahi whanau , str8 up feeling is healing got it

[@jakebrakes1675]

Felt your wairua bro, RIP

[@user-oh4yd5uh4e]

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[@Ryan-lx6oh]

End prohabition on all drugs then spend all the money that it costs to pay for drug users inside, then spend it on programs like this one, drug education and more of a focus on rehabilitation.

[@narnia6701]

Must have been a bad man to have karma come round full circle. Karma is not a coincidence.

[@user-hu1vh6hh9h]

Arohamai whanau❤

[@Ska101_]

Moumou rip bro

[@tha_rchnss2206]

Who's was running him over? Is it the kang people who he have a bad past wif or somethings like that? Poor man. May god give grace and heal upon him and his familys.

[@SCOTiDOGG]

Rest With Tha Best Cap Tiwana SFH 🤙🔴⛓️

[@MightyMarksAdventures]

🤙🏼 R.I.P mighty

[@user-dw3dw3fk4t]

Ahhh well

[@LynnetteGray]

Hope it helps our chillis

[@user-dl6gz8yi9c]

Sad my bro u were a mean rangatira

[@nzx9796]

There all still losers

[@mikesargent8516]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@tydollasign8718]

S13G H13L CAP TIWANA!!

[@njm361]

😂

[@chill2363]

The dopamine levels from p are miles apart from any other drug period that is why the addiction to it is hard to ditch there aint any other drug that can compare to its potency..

[@dgm2593]

YOZAH!!!!

[@Mr_J_Mrs_S_Mcdonald]

He is nan manawarewas son from sydney, Australia

[@user-oh4yd5uh4e]

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[@Mr_J_Mrs_S_Mcdonald]

Uncle David Day will take you to rehabilitation

[@Mr_J_Mrs_S_Mcdonald]

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